Ra Pegna and Ra Bujela

Two different routes with the same access point, each running up one of the rocky towers that surround the legendary Tofane Schuss ski run.

Route

1.1 km

Time

2-3 h

Difference

245 m

Altitudine

2237 m

The start can be easily approached by taking the chairlift from Pié Tofana.

To reach the chairlift station, you may either drive up the road that departs from state road 48 to Passo Falzarego at Lacedel, or take the Freccia nel Cielo gondola from Cortina centre to Col Druscié and descend along the ski run for about 15 minutes.

Lastly, you may drive almost as far as Rifugio Duca d’ Aosta. Along the SR48 road heading to Passo Falzarego, turn right uphill at Cianzopé and park at the Rifugio Dibona car park.

Before approaching the Via Ferrata, you may take advantage of the dining services offered by Rifugio Duca d’Aosta, while, on top, of Rifugio Pomedes.

Ra Pegna Via ferrata trail runs along the left tower, while Ra Bujela runs along the right one.

RA PEGNA

Recently designed, the Ra Pegna route, is an excellent training gym for those who wish to attempt equipped trails for the first time and is also suitable for kids.

RA BUJELA

This route, fairly exposed on the first stretch, is equipped with two board-walks, 7 and 3 m long respectively, and runs on the Pomedes tower “Ra Bujela”. It develops for 150 m up the rocky face and for 100 m along the summit ridge, with 100 m of elevation gain.

Both routes are a great alternative to longer and more demanding ones in case of unstable weather conditions.

Both itineraries can also be combined with two other equipped trails in the area: Sentiero Astaldi and Grotta di Tofana.

Transport services: Chairlift Piè Tofana – Duca d’Aosta Operating from mid June to mid September – 09.00 am – 04.40 pm Gondola Cortina – Col Drusciè: Ph  + 39 0436-5052; operating from mid June to end of September – 09.00 am – 05.00 pm

Rest stops: Rifugio Duca d’Aosta: Ph. +39 0436 2780 Rifugio Pomedes: Ph. +39 0436 862061

Recommended period:

From June to October

Recommended clothing:

Harness, lanyard equipped with carabiners and belay devices, helmet, and gloves. Backpack to carry the gear, food and a change of clothes. Hiking shoes, rain jacket and water bottle.

Minimum recommended age:

14 years

Route features:

-

Hazards:

Check the weather forecast: not recommended in case of bad weather.

Exposure:

High

Remoteness:

Medium

Other:

easy

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easy

Ra Gusela

Easy and highly scenic Via Ferrata from Passo Giau grassy meadows up to ther moon-like environment of Mt Gusela, as far as Mt Nuvolau sunny deck.

Our offers:

The Kit includes: harness, rope, belay devices, carabiners, and helmet. All these items can also be rented separately.

1/2 day

15 €

1 day

20 €

2 days

35 €

3 days

44 €

4 days

52 €

5 days

57 €

6 days

61 €

+1 day

4 €

Livelli di difficoltà

Facile: Percorso attrezzato con esposizione contenuta e lunghi tratti di cammino. Ottime protezioni fisse che consistono principalmente in funi metalliche utilizzate per aumentare la sicurezza.

Medio: Via ferrata breve con bassa esposizione. L’itinerario include generalmente colatoi, camini, brevi tratti verticali dove catene, funi, staffe e scale aiutano la progressione.

Difficile: Via ferrata di media lunga durata che richiede buona condizione fisica e competenze tecniche. Spesso l’itinerario è verticale e si possono incontrare tratti in strapiombo. Attrezzatura presente: funi, catene, staffe e scale.

Intenso: L’itinerario presenta esposizione e sequenze tecniche in serie. Serve ottima forma fisica e competenza tecnica. L’itinerario è principalmente verticale.

Estremo: L’itinerario presenta molti tratti esposti, sequenze dove serve tecnica di progressione. Per aumentarne le difficoltà sono ridotti al minimo gli infissi artificiali. Sono richieste ottime competenze tecniche e allenamento.

Grading system

Easy: equipped trail with minimum exposure and long walking sections. Optimum fixed protection, consisting in iron cables to increase safety.

Medium: Short Via Ferrata with little exposure. The route may include water funnels, chimneys, short vertical stretches where, chains, ropes, and ladders help ascending.

Difficult: medium-long Via Ferrata requiring good physical conditions and technical skills. The route is often vertical with  fairly exposed sections. Secured with cables, chains, ropes and ladders.

Severe: The whole route features exposure and technical sections. Excellent physical conditions and good climbing technique are required. The route is mainly vertical.

Extreme: The route features many exposed sections where high technical skills are required. To increase the level of difficulty, artificial holds are limited. Above-average ability and a good level of training are required.

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